Caramel Apple Parfait

• 1 (16 ounce) container caramel apple dip
• 4 large apples
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons apple pie spice, blend
• 1 cup pecans
• 12 cup dried cranberries
• 1 (10 ounce) prepared butter pound cake
• vanilla ice cream or cinnamon ice cream or butter pecan ice cream or favorite ice cream

1. In a microwave safe container, combine apples, butter and spices; microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.
2. The apples should be tender.
3. Drain.
4. Cool 5 minutes.
5. Mix until smooth.
6. In a microwave safe container, microwave the Caramel Apple Dip for 10-30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds.
7. Using either individual parfait glasses or a trifle bowl, layer the ingredients, starting with the caramel, pound cake, apples, nuts, dried fruit, ice cream.
8. Repeat the process.
9. Serve right away.

apple dip, apples, butter, apple pie spice, pecans, cranberries, butter, vanilla ice cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramel-apple-parfait-253581 (may not work)